Palest Dusty Blue is a very light, muted shade in the blue color family, with a cool feel. Its HEX code is #E0E0EB, which equals rgb(224, 224, 235) in RGB and hsl(240, 22%, 90%) in HSL. In print terms it converts to roughly C5 M5 Y0 K8, although exact CMYK results depend on the paper and color profile.
- HEX
#E0E0EB - RGB
224, 224, 235 - HSL
240°, 22%, 90% - CMYK
5, 5, 0, 8 - Family
Blue - Tone
Very light, muted
About Palest Dusty Blue
Blue shades feel trustworthy, calm and professional. This family includes cyans, teals, skies and navies, and it is the most common choice for technology, finance and healthcare brands. Try it as a primary brand color, a section background, or a highlight against neutral layouts. Text in black is the most readable choice on this color, with a contrast ratio of 16.03:1. Its complementary color is #EBEBE0.
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Palest Dusty Blue color codes
| HEX | #E0E0EB |
|---|---|
| RGB | rgb(224, 224, 235) |
| HSL | hsl(240, 22%, 90%) |
| HSV | 240°, 5%, 92% |
| CMYK | 5%, 5%, 0%, 8% |
| Decimal | 14737643 |
Shades and tints of Palest Dusty Blue
Lighter tints are mixed with white and darker shades are mixed with black.
- 50
#FAFAFC - 100
#F5F5F8 - 200
#F0F0F5 - 300
#EAEAF2 - 400
#E5E5EE - 500
#E0E0EB - 600
#BBBBC4 - 700
#95959D - 800
#707076 - 900
#4B4B4E - 950
#252527
Color harmonies for Palest Dusty Blue
- Complementary
#EBEBE0≈ Palest Dusty Citron - Analogous −30°
#E0E6EB≈ Palest Dusty Azure - Analogous +30°
#E6E0EB≈ Palest Dusty Amethyst - Triadic +120°
#EBE0E0≈ Palest Dusty Cardinal - Triadic +240°
#E0EBE0≈ Palest Dusty Kelly - Split 150°
#EBE6E0≈ Palest Dusty Tangerine - Split 210°
#E6EBE0≈ Palest Dusty Spring Bud
Contrast and accessibility of Palest Dusty Blue
| Text color | Sample | Contrast ratio | WCAG |
|---|---|---|---|
| White text on Palest Dusty Blue | Aa | 1.31:1 | Fails |
| Black text on Palest Dusty Blue | Aa | 16.03:1 | AAA (excellent) |
CSS code for Palest Dusty Blue
background-color: #E0E0EB;color: #E0E0EB;background-color: rgb(224, 224, 235);background-color: hsl(240, 22%, 90%);:root { --color-palest-dusty-blue: #E0E0EB; }class="bg-[#E0E0EB]"Colors similar to Palest Dusty Blue
- Palest Dusty Ultramarine
#E1E0EB - Palest Dusty Royal
#E0E1EB - Palest Dusty Indigo
#E2E0EB - Palest Dusty Cobalt
#E0E2EB - Palest Dusty Iris
#E3E0EB - Palest Dusty Sapphire
#E0E3EB - Palest Dusty Periwinkle
#E4E0EB - Palest Dusty Cornflower
#E0E4EB - Palest Dusty Violet
#E6E0EB - Palest Muted Sapphire
#DBE1F0 - Palest Muted Cobalt
#DBDFF0 - Palest Dusty Amethyst
#E7E0EB
More blue shades
- Medium Dark Dusty Blue
#565681 - Dusty Blue
#666699 - Medium Light Dusty Blue
#7E7EA9 - Light Dusty Blue
#9797BA - Pale Dusty Blue
#AFAFCA - Very Pale Dusty Blue
#C8C8DA - Darkest Ultramarine
#050033 - Very Dark Ultramarine
#09005C - Dark Ultramarine
#0D0085 - Deep Ultramarine
#1100AD - Medium Dark Ultramarine
#1500D6
Frequently asked questions
What is the HEX code for Palest Dusty Blue?
The HEX code for Palest Dusty Blue is #E0E0EB.
What is the RGB value of Palest Dusty Blue?
Palest Dusty Blue has an RGB value of 224, 224, 235 (rgb(224, 224, 235)). In HSL it is 240°, 22%, 90%.
What text color should I use on Palest Dusty Blue?
Use black text on Palest Dusty Blue. White text has a contrast ratio of 1.31:1 and black text has 16.03:1; WCAG AA requires at least 4.5:1 for normal text.
What color goes well with Palest Dusty Blue?
The complementary color of Palest Dusty Blue is #EBEBE0. Analogous colors #E0E6EB and #E6E0EB also pair well.